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• How does Margo envision herself interacting with the world?  Do other people perceive her the way she sees herself?
• What draws Margo to Ren?  Before they get together, are there any indications that they might not be a good match?
• Margo is “neurodivergent-coded,” but in 2003, we weren’t having robust conversations about mental health.  How do you think people would have described her characteristics?
• What are some things, people, or activities in Margo’s life that help “moor” her?
• Margo simply knows she wants to study abroad in Scotland, but she struggles to be certain about what else she wants, or whether what she wants now will benefit her later.  What do you think is behind this disconnect?  Do you also struggle with knowing what you want?
• Margo struggles to keep up with her courses, for the first time in her life.  How does this impact her sense of self?  Does she learn anything from this struggle?
• Does Margo’s trip to Scotland change how she moves through the world?  If so, how?
• In the beginning of the book, Margo says her life lacks big, magical moments.  Do you think her perspective has changed by the end of the story?
• What do you imagine is next for Margo after the summer ends?
• What character do you most relate to, and why?g soon!